This problem went viral and generated millions of comments on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and social media sites.

What is 6÷2(1+2) =?

I explain how to get the correct answer by using the modern interpretation of the order of operations. I also explain how you would get a different answer under the historical usage of the division symbol.

Get an explanation of the solution

Share this
5 1 vote
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
1 Comment
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Nazario D'souza
Nazario D'souza
21 days ago

6 or 9